Nursing home social worker vs health care social worker

Differences between nursing home social worker and health care social worker duties and responsibilities

Nursing home social worker example responsibilities.

• Assist resident and families with Medicaid applications, as well as, assist with Medicare.
• Assist residents with Medicaid applications and coordinate related appointments.
• Counsele veterans and Medi-Cal clients individually to provide behavioral interventions in order to address their anxiety, depression and anger.
• Conduct unannounce alternating monthly visits with CNH and monthly visits with RCH.

Health care social worker example responsibilities.

• Respond to and assist in behavioral codes working as a team member to successfully manage patient using methods obtain in CPI training
• Assist in coordinating health care benefits with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers.
• Work with clients for fill basic home cleaning, cooking, and healthcare needs.
• Aid in completion of any forms such as Medicaid, food stamps, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Discharge planning for those resident under going short-term physical rehabilitation.
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